As the season has unfolded before our eyes, Southwestern has seen
many things happen that it had control over (two overtime wins)
and many things it did not. As the season stands, there are still
a few games left that will serve as measuring sticks to the
progress the team has made all year long.

Southwestern was eagerly looking forward to playing UH, a first
year team in the LSA as all year they have been very impressive in
the Eastern Conference and against Div. A teams. SU was hoping
the first seed in the East, and a possible first round opponent if
SU is able to make the playoffs, would be a close game.

Unfortunately the game was not what was expected, for both teams.
SU came out and controlled the game from the beginning, and never
let UH get any closer than 7 goals.

Much credit must be given to UH as they travelled to play with
only ten guys, and without a few of their key players. Their
goalie is one of the best in the league, and possibly one of the
best in either conference. His play showed why UH has been able
to keep opposing teams to under 9 goals all year long.

SU had several point blank shots that could have really opened the
flood gates, that the goalie stopped cold.

SU did play well. When a team is that good, even with limited
numbers, you can be competitive, as SU has proved in the past.
The guys took control from the beginning, and were able to run UH
and no subs into the ground early. Clears again worked well as
did face-offs from both Bier and Stein.

Scoring was well spread out with five players scoring in the
game. One thing SU has been able to develop is a team that does
not have one dominant player, but many offensive threats.

The win gave SU a solid victory, with the hopes that we can meet
UH in the playoffs and both teams at full strength to see how it
might turn out.

Jeffocat returned from an injury to solidify the first line for
the first time in a couple of games, and Om Panchal stepped up to
the second line and played very well the entire game.

The defense again was a strength for SU, and Winters got extended
playing time and continued to impress. Ehrlich at goalie played a
solid game as UH was relegated to outside shots most of the game.

Other players that did well included all attack men, Jay Gupta and
Wilson who received his first significant action at D for the
season.

SU wishes UH a strong finish in their season and a positive
experience in the playoffs, unless they of course, play SU.

SU stays at home next weekend to host SHSU. SHSU deserves a lot
of credit for battling through injuries, small numbers, etc. and
still fielding a team. SU will keep a watchful eye on the match-up
between UTA and St. Ed's next weekend as it will clear the playoff
picture up in the West. Go UTA!